ViTA's INGREDIENTS GLOSSARY
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ViTA’s SUPER INGREDIENTS
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- RICH IN UNIQUE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS
- SUPER HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
- ECO-FRIENDLY AND SUSTAINABLY GROWN
Acai Oil
Rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E to revive your skin, heal damaged skin cells, restore moisture and can help in overall regeneration. Its unique properties help your skin glow and look younger. Anti-aging and helps acneic skin. Rich in antioxidants.
Aloe Leaf Juice
Organic. Through its powerful healing activity at the epidermal level of the skin. It acts as a protective layer and helps replenish its moisture. Because of its nutritional qualities and antioxidant properties, it helps the skin to heal quicker. Skin soother and anti-inflammatory properties.
Apple Amino Acids
Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C and natural acids. High in polyphenols and catechins like those found in green tea. Apple is also rich in natural alpha hydroxy acids to help gently exfoliate skin and break up proteins that hold skin cells together. Helps with skin to appear brighter and smoother by sloughing away dead skin cells that make your skin look dull.
Apple Extract
Rich nutritional profile. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and natural acids.
Argan Oil
Hydrates and soften skin. With its high vitamin E and fatty acid content. Give skin a natural boost. Absorbs easily. Non-greasy and non-irritating. Great natural moisturiser.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
A non-acidic molecule made from ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and palmitic acid (fatty acid). Also known as Vitamin C Ester.
Avocado Oil
One of the richest sources of beneficial monounsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid. Extremely good for hydrating and softening the skin. Helps with skin concerns as in acne, eczema and skin inflammation. Contains vitamins A, D, and E; protein, lecithin, and fatty acids which are all helpful for dry skin or eczema.
Brassica Sprout Extract
A great powerhouse of vitamin A, C and K. Together these nutrients make for an excellent antioxidant.
Broccoli Sprout Extract
Provides the antioxidant protection of broccoli with the unique moisturization of essential fatty acids. Hydrating, protecting, moisturizing and nourishing.
Cabbage Sprout Extract
Hydrating, protecting, moisturizing and nourishing. Antioxidant.
Cananga Odorata (YLANG YLANG) Flower Oil
Ylang-ylang is the name of a tree that is native to Indonesia but has been naturalized in many tropical locations. The tree is particularly famed for its flowers, which have a very pleasant aroma, and a powerful essential oil that has been linked to a number of medicinal benefits. The chief components of the essential oil of ylang-ylang are benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate linalool, caryophyllene, geranyl acetate, methyl benzoate, p-cresyl methyl ether and other components known as sesquiterpenes, all of which contribute to its aroma and medicinal properties.
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Plumps tired, dry skin. Rejuvenates the skin, creating a more youthful glow. Provides-long lasting moisture. Balances oily skin. Calming.
Carnuba Oil
Keep emulsions from separating into liquid and oil elements generating emollient skin-soothing/softening effects.
Charcoal Powder
Detoxify and re-energize. Helps aid in smaller pores. Deep cleanses. Helps with oily skin and inflammation.
Citric Acid
Antioxidant. helps making the hair follicles healthy. Also is a great compound to treat itchy scalp.
Coconut Oil
Naturally antibacterial and antifungal and is an excellent moisturizer. Great skin softener and helps the skin in any dry or harsh skin conditions.
Cocos Nucifera (COCONUT) Water
Coconut water is light and works through hydration for dry unmanageable hair promoting hair to be smoother, shiny and strong. Coconut water is rich in Vitamin K and Iron. Vitamin K is essential to promote healthy hair growth. Similarly Iron carries the oxygen to the roots making them stronger. Coconut water works as a deep moisturizer and hydrates dry scalp to effectively treat dandruff. It is anti-fungal in nature, helping with dandruff. Lauric acid present in coconut water also helps in improving the hair strength and thus reduce hair loss. Coconut water infuses your hair with moisture and deep conditions it leaving your hair bouncier, glossier, and shinier.
Davana Flower
Davana Essential Oil is typically steam distilled from the leaves and flowers of artemisia pallens, a shrub that is primarily found in India. Aromatically, davana essential oil possesses a rich, fruity, slightly woody aroma. It is appreciated and used within natural fragrancing applications.
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract
Skin Soothing. Anti-inflammatory.
Grapefruit Peel
Exfoliating Properties with ascorbic acid, which is also known as vitamin C. Helps shed dead skin cells.
Grapeseed Oil
Contains linoleic acid that strengthens the cell membranes. Improves the overall quality of the skin.
Green Tea Extract
The polyphenols in green tea possess potent antioxidant and skin-soothing properties. Shown significant promise for improving the appearance of sun-damaged skin.
Hydrolyzed Leaf Protein
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is an effective anti-irritant and leaves a smooth hydrated feel on the skin. Contains both cationic and anionic amino acids.
Jojoba Seed Oil
Antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, emollient.
Kale Sprout Extract
Rich in nutrients and high in antioxidants. Also rich in vitamin K and in anti-inflammatory agents.
Lavendar
Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can fight bacteria that cause acne and inflammation. Wound Healing, powerful antioxidant. Tones and makes skin firm as it boosts circulation, thus resulting in an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrition to the skin cells.
Lecithin
Emollient, which is a softening and soothing agent. Powerful moisturizing properties help to keep the skin hydrated.
Limnanthes Alba (MEADOWFOAM) Seed Oil
Uniquely contains over 98% long chain fatty acids helping to lock in moisture, adds lustre to dull hair, rejuvenate dry or damaged hair while also providing protection against harsh rays of the sun.
Linum Usitatissimum (FLAXSEED) Oil
Linseed oil is commonly known as flaxseed oil or linum usitatissimum seed oil. There is a great source of healing compounds found in it.
Mango Oil
Rejuvenates and moisturizes. Helps with dry skin and healing.
Neem Bark
Very strong antibacterial properties and helps with acneic skin.
Neem Flower
Neem flower oil has calming and soothing effect. Neem flowers provide vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Neem flowers also give a healthy scalp and shiny hair.
Neem Leaf
Improves the appearance of split ends. Helps with frizz. Stimulates blood circulation and gently cleanses and nourishes the scalp getting into the hair follicle. The anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties of the extract help heal the scalp and improve its condition. Helps reduce dandruff and balance the pH level of your scalp. Rich in antioxidants, it can protect your scalp against damage from free radicals. Its healing and regenerative properties improve the overall health of your scalp so it can recover from damage caused by environmental toxins, stress and other causes.
Neem Oil
Antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory properties which is beneficial for oily/acneic skin. Contains Vitamin C and Quercetin which serves as a strong antioxidant. Helps aid different skin issues as in pigmentation, dullness, dryness and aging.
Niacinamide (VITAMIN B3)
Well recognised as an essential nutrient when it comes to a well-functioning and healthy body. Boosting the immunity of your skin. Improves epidermal barrier performance. Niacinamide increases the production of ceramides (an essential component of your lipid barrier), keeping the skin strong and preventing trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). Improves redness and blotchiness in the skin. Regulate oil flow and aids in hyper-pigmentation. Niacinamide boosts collagen production and is an antioxidant that reduces the negative impact of oxidative stress.
Oat Kernel Flower
Used for its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and soothing properties on the skin. May ease a variety of skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne and dry, itchy skin.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf (Basil)
A skin tonic. It fights skin concerns as in acne, dryness and Eczema.
Olive Oil
Antioxidant Protection. Contains three major antioxidants,Vitamin E, polyphenols, and phytosterols. Protecting.
Organic Earth Blend
A powerful combination of antioxidant rich super plants including shiitake mushrooms, to brighten and encourage skin renewal and elasticity and horsetail extract which helps heal and repair the skin.
Panthenol (VITAMIN B5)
Natural broad abilities to moisturize, soothe, heal and regenerate the skin. A natural humectant, provitamin B5 stabilizes the skin barrier function, reducing the amount of water lost through the skin. Provitamin B5 formulation will increase its hydration and improve its softness and elasticity.
Pear Extract
Vitamin C, vitamin K, and copper in pears fights against free radicals that damage our body cells.
Rice Bran Extract
Anti inflammatory attributes, giving it the ability to soothe and calm irritated skin, reduce and help with Eczema and heal sun/wind/cold damaged skin. Does not clog pores when used on skin which can be very useful in skin's overall natural regeneration process.
Rosemary Leaf Oil
The nutrients of rosemary can help protect skin cells from damage often caused by the sun and free radicals. Since rosemary has natural antiseptic properties, it's a superior disinfectant for our skin and hair. Promote a healthy, moisturized scalp and reverse premature graying.
Saponaria Officinalis (SOAPWORT) Leaf/Root Extract
Healing. Helps with sensitive or irritated scalp. Purifying. Anti-inflammatory agent.
Shea Butter
The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin. Reduces inflammation.
Stevia Leaf Extract
Enriched with various beneficial ingredients such as protein, fiber, carbohydrates, phosphorus, iron, calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, rutin (flavonoid), iron, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, and chlorophyll.
Sugar Cane
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) which are part of the natural constituents of sugarcane juice have a lot of benefits. Fights acne, reduce blemishes, prevent ageing and help in keeping the skin hydrated.
Sunflower Seed Oil
Lightweight, full of vitamins and minerals. Good for all skin types.
Tocopherol Acetate (VITAMIN E)
Antioxidant, anti-aging agent, moisturizer and anti-inflammatory agent.
Vitamin B Liposomal Blend
A combination of B vitamins. Helps to strengthen the skin by increasing collagen production also helps to maintain moisture in the epidermis and keeping oil levels balanced while improving skin tone. Vitamin B is also an effective antioxidant which helps to reduce inflammatory conditions and boost the immunity of skin cells. The combined effect of all these benefits improvement to overall skin tone and texture giving a luminosity to dull skin.
Wasabia Japonic Root Extract
Healing qualities. Packed with potassium, calcium, Vitamin C and phytochemicals that strengthen antioxidants in your body and help your skin fight free radicals. Also stimulating and increases circulation and oxygenation.
Willow Bark Extract
Natural exfoliant. Ability to help skin shed dead cells and clear pores. Controls oil production and helps with inflammation.
